Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 12 • October 2026
IN MEMORIAM: James Kelly AKA Slim Chance
July 1, 1956 — October 7, 2026
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Halloween in Atlanta
Your guide to Halloween events, haunted houses, and other spooky things to do in Atlanta marking All Hallow's Eve
Events
Lightning 5K/10K,
Cost: $40-$50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
10/24/2026 7:45 AM
Birds Georgia Forest Walk at Fernbank,
Cost: Included with Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/24/2026 8:00 AM
Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Springs,
Cost: Free
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10/24/2026 8:30 AM
Spooky Pooch,
Cost: $30-$55
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10/24/2026 8:30 AM
Boo at the Zoo: Princess and Prince Performances and Ghoulish Grooves with Alyssa,
Cost: Free with zoo admission,$22.20-$39.95 (general admission)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/24/2026 9:00 AM
Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY,
Cost: Free
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10/24/2026 9:30 AM
Scare Up Some Fun at TWO urban licks 7th Annual Barre, Brunch, and Boos!,
Cost: Free
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10/24/2026 9:45 AM
Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat at Fernbank,
Cost: Included with Admission
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10/24/2026 10:00 AM
Master Classes: Season Planning,
Cost: $245
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/24/2026 10:00 AM
Climate Film Festival (Day 2) ,
Cost: Free
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10/24/2026 10:00 AM
Beary Scary Sanctuary at Noah’s Ark,
Cost: $15
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10/24/2026 10:00 AM
Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's,
Cost: No Cover
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10/24/2026 11:00 AM
Chalk the Block,
Cost: Free to attend; $5 per person to participate in the chalk art competition
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10/24/2026 11:00 AM
Atlanta Mac and Cheese Festival 2026,
Cost: $7.18+
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10/24/2026 11:00 AM
American Black Film Festival Pop-Up - Screenwriting Masterclass,
Cost: $22.05
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10/24/2026 11:00 AM
Cars & 'Q for the Cause 2026,
Cost: $20-$60
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10/24/2026 12:00 PM
Saturday Adventures at the Center: Mama Koku,
Cost: $20-$26
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10/24/2026 12:00 PM
EmpowerMom: A Shower Celebrating Mothers,
Cost: $15
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10/24/2026 12:00 PM
Dale Ale Trail Day @ Little Cottage Brewery & My Parents Basement,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/24/2026 12:00 PM
Twilight Drag Brunch,
Cost: $25
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10/24/2026 12:30 PM
Flock of Birds Artist Talk with Dorothy O'Connor,
Cost: Free
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10/24/2026 1:00 PM
Horizon Theatre presents Other Paths to God,
Cost: Tickets start at $40 on Wednesdays & Thursdays, $45 for Friday nights, Saturday nights, and weekend matinees.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/24/2026 2:00 PM
Playing With Our Words,
Cost: Free
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10/24/2026 2:00 PM
Firebird & Carmen at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre,
Cost: $29-$54
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10/24/2026 2:00 PM
Craft, Conversation, & Coffee: A Workshop on Legacy & Latch-Hook,
Cost: $26.25-$35
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10/24/2026 2:00 PM
American Black Film Festival Pop-Up - Classic Cinema Series: Brown Sugar Screening and Talkback Featuring Taye Diggs,
Cost: $22.05
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10/24/2026 2:00 PM
Hilary Hahn, Matthias Goerne & Yekwon Sunwoo at Spivey Hall,
Cost: $84+
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10/24/2026 3:00 PM
CRCA presents Cadillac Crew,
Cost: $26.75 / $16.05
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10/24/2026 3:00 PM
Cadillac Crew,
Cost: $15-$25
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10/24/2026 3:00 PM
Dracula presented by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre,
Cost: Check Site
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10/24/2026 3:00 PM
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Beary Scary Sanctuary at Noah’s Ark
10/24/2026 10:00 AM
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Atlanta Mac and Cheese Festival 2026
10/24/2026 11:00 AM
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American Black Film Festival Pop-Up - Classic Cinema Series: Brown Sugar Screening and Talkback Featuring Taye Diggs
10/24/2026 2:00 PM
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Amy Rigby in conversation with Chad Radford - Girl to Country
10/24/2026 4:00 PM
Criminal Records
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Sat., Oct. 24
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Rise Up & Sing! - Get Out & Vote!
10/24/2026 7:00 PM
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Join us for an inspiring evening of music celebrat...
House of Shadows
10/24/2026 7:00 PM
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Sonic Live In Concert at the Fox Theatre
10/24/2026 7:30 PM
Fox Theatre
Sonic Live In Concert
The Greyboy Allstars at Variety Playhouse
10/24/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 24
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Girls With Guitars hosted by “Mama Jan” Smith
10/24/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
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Hannah Dasher at Avon Theater with Special Guest Dee White
10/24/2026 8:00 PM
Avon Theater
CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 24
Hannah Dasher, Dee White, Avon Theatre — Rocking country...
True Loves at Eddie's Attic
10/24/2026 9:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
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Sat., Oct. 24
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